The bill HB2588 amends Arizona's notary public requirements by introducing stricter identification protocols for individuals submitting documents affecting real property, necessitating two valid forms of ID, with exceptions for certain professionals. It clarifies that judges can perform notarial acts and requires clerks to have a seal. The bill removes the authority for licensed attorneys to perform notarial acts and emphasizes the need for notaries to verify identity for remote individuals. Additionally, it extends the retention period for notarial records from five to ten years and mandates that notary stamps include specific information.
Other significant changes include the requirement for notaries to notify the Secretary of State of any email address changes within 30 days, the deposit of $6 from each original notary application fee into the Notary Bond Fund, and the expansion of the definition of "agency" to include the Secretary of State's Office. The bill also introduces penalties for unauthorized notarial acts, requires notaries to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card, and allows for electronic filing of documents, enhancing the overall integrity and security of notarial practices in Arizona.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 41-258, 41-259, 41-260, 41-261, 41-266, 41-269, 41-269.01, 41-269.02, 41-269.03, 41-271, 41-314, 41-319, 41-323, 41-334, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1758.03, 41-270, 41-178, 35-313, 35-190, 41-263, 41-255, 35-146, 35-147, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 13-3623
House Engrossed Version: 11-472, 41-258, 41-259, 41-260, 41-261, 41-263, 41-266, 41-269, 41-269.01, 41-269.02, 41-269.03, 41-271, 41-314, 41-317, 41-319, 41-323, 41-334, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 20-1562, 11-461, 41-254, 41-255, 41-264, 41-265, 41-275, 41-1758.03, 41-270, 41-178, 35-313, 35-190, 35-146, 35-147, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 13-3623